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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DanTheBlue:
Hey, Im pretty new to this forum so please be gentle!

I have made a search on the forum a few times, and had a look if I could see this specific questions posted anywhere else, and I couldnt. If anyone does see this, please feel free to link me and I will read all the posts.

I did read through the forum discussion of Galaxy S2 V Galaxy Nexus, but I just had a particular question.

I want a new Android phone, and I like the look of both of these (slightly prefere the GS2, as it has expandable storage).

Basically, I am a student studying Software Engineering and we are working on Java. I want to be more employable and teach myself more, and I enjoy programming so...

I basically want the best phone for someone who wants to develop android apps, and just wondered what everyones suggestion here would be.

If there are different phones to the ones I have suggestion, please tell me.

Thanks in advanced for all your help!

Dan
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xRogerxC:
Easy. Three words. Samsung Galaxy Nexus! It IS a developer phone, and it also has a large dev community already. I can promise you it will not be a bad decision.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DanTheBlue:
Thanks for the answer!

What exactly do you mean by a developer phone? Because its stock android?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akas84:
this phone is maintained by google. this is why is a dev phone ;-)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Repeal:
Dev 1 should be the best for begginers, GNexus should be best for whole devs. But because of density and ICS-GB-FY uncompability, you should get more than 1 phone ;)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DanTheBlue:
Id love to, but I can only afford one. Galaxy S 2 is easily in budget and is 32gig, where as the Nexus isnt and is only 16gig :( But I imagine most people would agree its better for devs...

Edit: Dev 1 says its been replaces bu the Nexus series...so guess that answers my question
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DanTheBlue:
Sorry for posting this in the wrong section, thanks for moving it admin :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flak0:
As of 534p instock order now.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Spiral_ouT:
Edit: Delete this post.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cellulah:
I really like the GingerBread Anatomy boot animation by Nottach. I am wondering, has anyone modified this boot animation for the Droid Incredible? If not, would someone be interested in doing so? Thanks in advance!
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmlusco:
It will already work for the Incredible. All you need to do is rename it to VZW_bootanimation.zip and replace the one in /system/customize/resource, with this one. Thats if your on a stock based rom, if you are on another rom the file name and location may be different.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cellulah:
Wow, thanks! So I don't need to change it at all? Before I flash a new ROM, I'll replace its bootanimation.zip with this one.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmlusco:
That should work. I tried it on mine and it worked fine, just had to rename it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nadavfima:
Has any one seen this?

ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-Back-battery-cover-Door-Samsung-Google-Nexus-Galaxy-i9250-White-/150727795462?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item231813a306

Did anyone try it?

I wonder what it looks like on the Galaxy Nexus....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dcdgoth:
Not for that price....lol certainly not
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nadavfima:
well apparently there's a new white Galaxy Nexus...

http://phandroid.com/2012/01/05/white-galaxy-nexus-coming-in-february/

lol
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] mrules45:
Is there a way to get the 3d gallery found on stock android to work on this phone?

thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cross3131:
When i hold left below touch key(next to menu button) for 2 seconds it directly opens google search.I want Dolphin browser to be opened.How can i do that?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prasad:
Which ROM and launcher do you use?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cross3131:
i'm a bit noob so as far as i understood i use gingerbread 2.3.5
[HTC EVO 3D] LostRib:
So I will hopefully be replacing my EVO 3D with a crooked screen with a new replacement either today or tomorrow. Should I root with the HTC method or wait for an unofficial root method?

Sent from my EVO 3D
[HTC EVO 3D] joeykrim:
Considering the HTC unlock method has been released since roughly August and we find ourselves now in January with essentially 5 months have passed without an unofficial root method .. I would probably lean towards not counting on an unofficial root method.

Haven't seen any new information from Unrevoked or AlphaRevX regarding work on the EVO 3D as I'm sure there are some devices in existence which don't have any unlock method that might garner more attention ...

Most of that is just opinion and speculation based on personal experience. Might not be worth anything but figured I'd post an answer in the hope it might help! Good luck!
[HTC EVO 3D] GrimReaper24:
I know the only way now is the HTC method im holding out alil longer till someone comes out with a better method. I don't really want HTC knowing im rooted with the way they have it set up. Nothing is wrong going there route with it other then you warranty with them being void to a certain point.

Sprint doesn't seem to mind.

In due time there will be a root in a better way :D .
[HTC EVO 3D] LostRib:
Although I've talked about replacing a phone through HTC warranty and they said it would take 2 weeks which is just ridiculous. Not sure the HTC warranty is even worth it
[HTC EVO 3D] GrimReaper24:
I know what you mean about that. Happy sprint isn't picky about rooted phones or the TEP.
[HTC EVO 3D] LostRib:
That's good to know. I think TEP covers just about everything

Sent from my EVO 3D
[HTC EVO 3D] GrimReaper24:
I dunno why HTC want's to control things maybe for ideas and to make money lol.
[HTC EVO 3D] LostRib:
Has anyone actually used HTC warranty over sprint insurance?

Sent from my EVO 3D
[HTC EVO 3D] GrimReaper24:
Im gonna go there root way I took a update on my unrooted evo 3d and the carrier IQ thing is back on my phone along with HTC logger.
[HTC EVO 3D] LostRib:
Don't care about HTC knowing?
[HTC EVO 3D] dmcgrath009:
I just got a replacement evo and its 1.5 ..... I am going to root with their method because i would rather them know I'm rooted then my every move .....
[HTC EVO 3D] P.Mobile:
i got so sick of waiting for REAL ROOT i sold my shooter wit 1.50 hboot and baught a used 1.40 hboot.. now im back to being a happy camper!!!:D)
[HTC EVO 3D] megabiteg:
Even with having the 1.5 hboot, you are still able to flash roms and kernels without issues, just have to do it in a different way.

If your a person that enjoys the challenge (should be the quality of anyone who roots) you'll see past the issues and roll with the punches unrolled an easy way comes along.

Remember people, if your hear, you don't want it the easy way. You don't want to have everything done for you, find joy in getting your hands dirty and doing something challenging.

BTW, yes I have an EVO 3D WITH 1.5 HBOOT and everything is business as usual in the flashing department
[HTC EVO 3D] LostRib:
How easy was it to root?

Sent from my EVO 3D
[HTC EVO 3D] megabiteg:
took me 10 min after reading the instructions, and more because I don't use Windows (Linux only) so I had to load up my VM for some things. But the unlocking of the Bootstrap and the rooting process is quick.

Yes having S-Off is a huge difference, but just because I don't have it doesn't mean that my life with the phone ends there. I can still flash kernels, ROMs and anything 1.4 hboot could do, I just have to load recovery via fastboot and I'm all set.

Yes, maybe I can't use ROM manager to make my life easy, and maybe to flash I will always be (for now) tied to having to use a computer for better results, but in reality, what?? I have access to a computer most of the time, and if I don't, I wait because or I may be in the field doing training or something else and I don't want to invest my time in flashing at all.

Another way is that if you don't want to use the computer just remove the boot.img from the zip (I believe its that one) file of the ROM your wanting to flash and I believe this should let you flash right from Recovery and then you can access fastboot to flash the Kernel side.
[HTC EVO 3D] MikeCriggs:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1422066

Definitely S-OFF though. I think you can use Revolutionary if you're on hboot 1.4. It's been so long since I've rooted...
[HTC EVO 3D] dmcgrath009:
How about nadroid backup and restore functionality on hb 1.5 i mean i assume we would run into issues with this if we want to restore to a previous version of a rom with a non stock kernel.

Sometimes i go flash happy and end up with a boot loop situation but all is usually well because i just wipe and restore.
[HTC EVO 3D] megabiteg:
I believe you would have to backup everything except the boot area. You would have to flash the kernel first before restoring the backup.

Note: I haven't tested this, but simple logic says it should work. If I'm wrong, please correct me.

Edit:

Please see: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=21082065
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saltao:
Hi,

I tried a clean install, formated system, data, cache, and sd card, after reboot phone wont start, on cw recovery doesnt show sd, can anyone help?

Thanks

EDIT : SOLVED
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dafunky:
Could you tell me how you resolved this? I have the same problem :(
[General Questions and Answers] flipteg:
i am looking for a way to schedule sending emails with my Gmail account. i came across Boomerang for Gmail which does exactly what i need it to. it installs as a plugin for Chrome browser and once installed, when i compose a new email in Gmail account, right next to the "send" button, there is now a new Boomerang send button.

what i need to know is if plugins like these can steal passwords. i know i should have thought about that before i installed it but it didn't occurred to me until after the fact. thanks for letting me know!
[General Questions and Answers] soraxd:
if permissions include access to cookies it can
[General Questions and Answers] Archer:
They can easily steal your password if they're active when you type it in, but not after that.
[General Questions and Answers] DarthCaniac:
As far as I am aware, unless they have some sort of keylogger, they cannot get your password, per-se.

However, (As also mentioned above), if they have access to cookies, they can login in your name. Additionally, some sites have the ability to hook in with google, and get "access" to your account if you approve it.
[General Questions and Answers] flipteg:
i got that prompt to allow or deny access as well.
[General Questions and Answers] Archer:
I could quite easily write a Chrome extension that popped up a window with your username and password in it, but it would have to capture them at a login screen, and not with a keylogger.

An extension has access to every control on every page that it is running.

Chrome would tell you, when you installed the extension, that it could access your google username and password though, so it could never do anything without you first allowing it to. Saying that though, there's a lot of people that just click 'Okay' without knowing what they're clicking!
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] entra6:
my phone is restarted 3 times with rom androidme 1.10
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rafatz:
Hello,

What Nexus S you have?

Try to do a Full Wipe/Factory Reset.

Also, you can try to use Eugene's kernel Speedy-3 (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1401455)

Lastly, try to download the ROM again, wipe everything and install the rom, then install Eugene's kernel.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] entra6:
kernal 3.0.8-gb55e9ac

android-build@apa28 #1
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heinst:
post reply in the androidme rom thread and the creator will help you
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HolymighT:
Yea Try This Way ..

57 Hr here Withouit Any Freeze Or Reset ..
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ahmmyreal:
pls help my x10 keeps rebooting , i have flashed it twice but it didn't solve it. what should i do?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] icbless:
probably u have post in the wrong section. that's why u are stuck in a boot loop.

tell us what u did...so we can tell you where u go wrong. we need more details.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] JeffreyPiket:
See if you can find out if everything is alright and if everything is compatible with the rom you have chosen. Things you need to check: Baseband, Kernel, locked or unlocked bootloader.

Hope that this will help you.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] camomopa:
My s2 came from Samsung service with this firmware:

I9100XWKI4/I9100OXXKI2/I9100XXKI1/I9100XWKI4(ODK)

and the message is Kies can't update it .

1.With my old Galaxy S I have only 3 references (pda/modem and CSC).With S2 I see 4 ref?

2.Why this kies message?

3.I have Vodafone Portugal. This is the last firmware(branded or not)?

Thanks for the help.:confused:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prasad:
Look into www.sammobile.com to see if you're provider has a newer firmware posted or not, to begin with. If there is one, and kies is still screwing around, consider flashing with ODIN. The guides are all there, on the same website. You would not lose warranty if you've updated to your provider's own ROM (even the newer ones).
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] digi_fort:
I seems to be some discrepancy here

Ideally Your Phone should have been Boxed with a branded firmware if you think it is not an international version. As far as Intratech's thread is concerned there is no Branded firmware for Portugal Vodafone. But in FUS Web version there is (Check attached Pic) ..... say if your phone is branded you need to flash a branded firmware but the firmware you have mentioned is on your phone is a generic one which pertains to entire Europe (the XW in front of the PDA version KI4). What i think is that you have an unlocked international phone. I think before flashing anything you need to verify what kind of phone you have better go to service center or get in touch with one of the devs post in Intratech's thread for branded firmware and he'll be able to get you to identify the type of phone you have.

Link for thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xzombiex66:
Well I called Asus before their official statement and they gave me a RMA to send it in, they stated its a known issue with the Bluetooth, Wifi and gps and that sending it in will get it fixed. well later on that day Asus made their statement about the GPS. I just got off the phone wiht Asus support again to clarify that they can fix the issue. The tech stated that sending it in will fix the issue and he kept saying something about them replacing the Bezel? not sure what exactly that means. I also asked what happens if i get it back and is still isn't working since I bought a product advertised with working GPS, he said they will do everything to make me happy, I asked would they refund me my money and he said if they cant get the GPS to work yes, Asus will refund me my money. I also added in the RMA the blight Backlight bleed on the right hand side. he said that they will address that issue also.

I will keep you guys up to date on what happens.

Update 1/5- well just talked to aaron in the escalation dept and he actually talked to the repair center and apparently when i send it in they will be removing the GPS completely and i wont have it once its returned, i did bring up that i apid for something and now it wont have it when i get it back. He actually suggested that I return it to best buy for a full refund :eek: This is amazing im very disappointed i love this tablet other than this and the light bleed issue. looks like im going back to my Xoom :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] n11:
Thanks (given) for an excellent write-up.

I (and I'm sure others) will look forward to the results.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] leyvatron:
you should post a number...

Also, did they tell you how long it would take to return?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
Please be sure to post up

1. how long the turn around time was

2. did they fix the GPS issue

3. can you notice anything physically that changed

4. did they wipe and factory reset your tablet or was it loaded with all your software and settings just as when you sent it in

BTW, the bezel is generally the rim around the top glass portion. Thats interesting news.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nyijedi:
Please keep us posted on your situation. Also, is there any way you can run a few speed tests at a decent distance away from your router before you send your current unit back, and then compare it to results you get with your new unit? I'm very curious as to whether any fix they do may affect the wifi. Thank you!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tdrussell:
Maybe they're replacing the bezel with something more RF-permeable?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xzombiex66:
ERRR...being a noob on here SUCKS! having to wait 5 minutes between posts. any way the number I called is 1-888-678-3688, they said I would have it back in 7 days.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] leyvatron:
just in time for ICS. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nunyabiz:
where do you ship it to?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xzombiex66:
I plan on doing a factory reset before sending it in. I will run some speed tests before and after .
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
Why? Don't, see if they wipe it. Unless your really worried about personal info? If so, and you do wipe, still make some changes and set some settings and load some apps after your wipe so we/others can see if part of their protocol is to wipe clean and reset the tablets they get back. I hope it is not as setting up ones environment and settings and apps and such is a real PITA.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xzombiex66:
ASUS Service Center

Attn: RMA Dept.,

4051 N. Hwy 121, Suite 100

Grapevine, TX 76051
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xzombiex66:
He did ask me if they had my permission to reload the OS if needed.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nunyabiz:
Lol,thats like 10 minutes from me. wonder if they take walk ins.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -lukin-:
Thanks for sharing. After contemplating just returning the tablet, I think I'm going to do the same and ship for repair. Here in Canada we ship to the RMA department in North Bay. I was told that the GPS would be "fixed" but they didn't guarantee it would meet my "standards". All I asked for was a consistent satellite lock - not too much I hope. They also will look into blacklight bleed near the top right corner; issue with hdmi audio output only being left channel; and the steep decline in wifi signal after about 30 feet. They said the turn around would be 7 business days.

Cheers.

Edit - This is the RMA location in Canada (or maybe just Ontario): http://www.nortek.on.ca/default.aspx. I don't know why they'd send to North Bay, would have though somewhere around Toronto.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] leyvatron:
I have a feeling all they are going to do is flash the new firmware and that is it...

ICS is coming soon so hopefully that fixes a good amount of issues.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] n11:
How can I backup everything on the Prime? On my HD2 I use Titanium Backup but that requires root which I don't have.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Blairware:
Very promising, this

Did you have poor/no lock GPS or NO GPS as in no satellites at all (like I have) even if they stop fixing them at some point this is promising. Mine is otherwise perfect, and I am not ready to let go of it yet (Just got it YESTERDAY, LOL!) and my dock comes tomorrow, but if this works out and they don't get backed up with these repairs, 7 days sounds quite reasonable. I HAVE heard tell of them not meeting their estimates, and that could mean 7 days in house, then ship back, but even 10 days would be tolerable I guess.

I plan to wait a few weeks and see how this develops, then go RMA like this, if it works out for you. Awesome post!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Haro912:
So root real fast make a backup and then unroot to send it in. Viperboy has a one click in the dev section
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] copc:
ah, nachoroot? it works and I have titanium BU working fine.

Check rom forum
[HTC Rezound] sp33dy_gtx:
Hello everybody I am from Romania, Europe I want to buy from ebay an htc rezound. I have htc desire hd.

I have one big question , I don't know if this is the right place to ask but I will.

If my rezound is locked on verzion I can make it SIM FREE ( UNLOCK it or something like it I want to use another sim not a verzion one)

Is this possible anyone can help me regarding this problem?
[HTC Rezound] Tachi91:
No, The Simcard in the Rezound is only so it can access Verizons LTE 700Mhz Channel.. It does not have a regular GSM radio.

So no you can not use it over seas or on any other network :(
[HTC Rezound] sp33dy_gtx:
To bad :( thx for your quick reply
[HTC Rezound] aaronlong:
Any Lte device in America will be incompatible. Maybe an at&t phone will work but you could only get 3g or hspa+.

Lte world phones won't be out for quite a while.
[HTC Rezound] feralicious:
Actually... maybe you can do it:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21029021&postcount=20
[HTC Rezound] sp33dy_gtx:
I don't know what to think I may wait for some sure unlocking methods thx all of you and especialy feralicious for helping me
[HTC Rezound] feralicious:
You're welcome. Hope it works out for you. :)
[Dell Streak 7] mobilemedic:
Looking for Clear directions on how to restore a Streak 7 to Stock 3.2

I got my Streak for christmas and I ran Superuser7.zip on it. I need to fully unroot and restore back to stock for some testing. I can't seem to figure out exactly how to do that. I have the Lg7_WiFi_506_19534_30.pkg but can't seem to figure out how to flash it since ive installed CWM on it for superuser7.

And is that the correct flash? I've seen 506 and 507 talked about, don't know how to tell the difference.

Any help Greatly appreciated!!

Thank You!
[Dell Streak 7] swallick:
Thanks, I'm also interested in seeing a straightforward guide on getting back to stock on the Streak 7.
[Dell Streak 7] mobilemedic:
Really?

No one? Come on. Im not a complete Noob and not looking for a diaper change guide. But I can't find any direct info on this.

First time working with Streak, usually work with samsungs.. Those are much easier to restore to stock.

I have the LG7-WiFi_506_19534_30.pkg that I found online but am not completely positive this is the package I need.. Goes back to what the heck does the 506 and 507 represent and I don't find any reference to those numbers in my about android tab.

Also... If i wanted use the built in restore function to load a .pkg,, well.. CWM4 killed that. So how do i flash a pkg now?

Anyhelp! if I can get enough direction, I will write a noob guide to this.

Thanks!
[Dell Streak 7] mobilemedic:
OK. Got some of my own homework done.. And figured out what it is I am really looking for.

I know how to restore technically.. but heres the issue. I need to remove CWM5.0.2.7

I need to restore the stock recovery, Then i can just flash a factory.pkg file and its back to stock.

So .. Can anyone refer me to the Stock Recovery .img file I can flash with Fastboot to restore the ability to flash a .pkg file?

Thanks!!
[Dell Streak 7] TheManii:
As you're trying i'll throw you a bone:

Dell Streak 7 - xda wiki

Download whatever rec matches the pkg you're going to install, as you've already had a stock 5xx rom installed at one point (the clue is that you had CWM 5.0 installed and working) just install the matching 5xx rec.

You seem to be attempting to install the 506-wifi one.

There's 2 entries on the wiki for 506, one has a modem baseband and the other doesnt, one of them is the wifi version. I'll let you try and figure out this last step.